Statement and Conclusion


Direction: In each of these questions, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then consider the two conclusions together to decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

  1. Statement
    This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
    Conclusions
    I. Some people find this world quite good.
    II. Some people find this world quite bad.









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    Both Conclusions follow as it is human thinking that makes the world appear good or evil.

    Correct Option: C

    Both Conclusions follow as it is human thinking that makes the world appear good or evil.


  1. Statement
    Workers feel highly motivated when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies.
    Conclusions
    I. Workers should be motivated to produce more.
    II. Workers should be allowed to participate in the management of companies.









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    Only Conclusion II follows. As the workers feel motived when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies, so they should be allowed to participate.

    Correct Option: B

    Only Conclusion II follows. As the workers feel motived when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies, so they should be allowed to participate.



Direction: In each of the questions below a statement is given statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement

  1. Statement
    Inspite of the claim of Government, of terrorism being under check, their nefarious activities still continue.
    Conclusions
    I. The terrorists have not come to an understanding with the Government.
    II. The Government has been constantly telling a lie.









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    Since killing still continues, the terrorists may not have dome to an understanding with the Government.

    Correct Option: A

    Since killing still continues, the terrorists may not have dome to an understanding with the Government.


Direction: In the following question, two statements are given followed by three conclusions. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any folow from the given statements

  1. Statement
    I. Water has shape, has volume.
    II. The knowledge is like water, flowed from one side to other.
    Conclusions
    I. The knowledge is interdisciplinary
    II. The knowledge is bound within a specific area.
    III. The knowledge influences the core of mental activity directly.









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    From the statements it is clear that knowledge is interdisciplinary. Thus, Conclusion I follows.

    Correct Option: A

    From the statements it is clear that knowledge is interdisciplinary. Thus, Conclusion I follows.



Direction: If all the statement marked I, II and III are true, then which one of the marked(a), (b), (c) and (d) can be most logically deduced ?

  1. I. Doing well in CSAT implies doing well in PCS.
    II. Good PCS result ensures that you get into one of the IAS or IPS.
    III. Poor CSAT results do not get you commission into any of the civil services.









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    From the statement, it is deduced that anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get IAS or IPS.

    Correct Option: D

    From the statement, it is deduced that anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get IAS or IPS.